Candidate age: between 18 and 29 throughout the entire duration of their assignment. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office and the direct supervision of the Human Rights Officer in charge of the Kampala Human Rights Monitoring team, the NUNV will undertake the following tasks:
Supports in Human Resources Management:
Assist to maintain archives of all administrative contracts and financial transactions (hard and electronic copies) and update filing systems as required.
Assists Human resources section is as necessary on request.
Supports the Budget and Finance functions:
Assists and supports in the receipt of all accountabilities send out reminders to concerned staff & ensures correctness and completeness.
Assist in travel logistics and arrangements as requested.
Assist and support in any other request on finance-related assignmentsSupports in the Procurement Functions
Assist to update vendor profiles and covers all support aspects of Local Purchase Order processing (RFQ, collection of supporting documentation, analyze quotations for approval). Assist in procuring office supplies, computers, printers, and other equipment. Ensures that serial numbers are recorded for Asset Management purposes.
Assist to follow up on delivery of ordered items.
Assist to collect all receipts of purchases and ensures that payments are done on time.
Assist and support in any other procurement related assignments
Supports General Administration
Assist in supporting the preparation for conferences and workshops.
Support the team in organizing travel requests for participants, making travel-related payments, and responding to any other necessary activities.
Assist and support in any other request on Administration related assignments
Supports Inventory management
Assist to with the help of office assistant to carry out a periodic inventory record of all Office
Assets.
Assist and support the logistic team with vehicle maintenance functions.
Performs other related tasks, as required.
Bachelor’s degree in law, political science, international relations, conflict and development studies, peace and security, human rights, Business Administration, or related field.
Progressively responsible experience in related financial/administrative functions. Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Office, especially Excel, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc). financial management and general administration services is an asset
- English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
Knowledge of human rights issues and ability to identify related problems in their political, ethnic, racial, gender equality, and socio-economic dimensions. Knowledge of institutional mandates of human rights organizations, prevailing policies, and procedures. Research and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and participate in the resolution of human rights issues. Ability to identify sources for data collection, analyze information, and draft human rights reports. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; re• mains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Planning and organization: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Planning and Organizing, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams
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